The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the

her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

her who initiated. She didn't blame

feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually

and her

But...

while her other hand touched her cheek, she

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as his fingers

was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows,

up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to

"Got it."

shut

screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and

this, we should be able to

were required by law to meet certain monthly targets

they were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in

with. It wasn't just the fame that came

at the

we

the pen on the table and reclined on

then blankly stared

job sure is

his connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as Smallsnake

role that he

think about

tighten

all this time had passed, he couldn't

death agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his

such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was

they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time.

blinked a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon

calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he

wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly,

'Calm down Ryan.'

and even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy

stood up from his seat once he sent the

head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said,

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel

eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so

feeling into words,

eating away at the little sanity that

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